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It might be hard to believe but Schmidt’s profile is way higher in Ireland than it is in his native country.
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is wary of the influence his former coach will have on the All Blacks as they prepare to face Ireland tomorrow.
The former Ireland boss has stepped in to help coach the All Blacks this week.
The former Ireland boss will be part of the Kiwi set-up for the three-Test series.
The former Ireland head coach will not take up the role until after his old team tour New Zealand next year.
The former Ireland head coach is set to replace Grant Fox on Ian Foster’s coaching team.
The flanker is by far the most experienced back row player in Andy Farrell’s squad.
The 56-year-old has been working with World Rugby since last year.
Adam Byrne is ready to relaunch his career with Leinster after 21 months out of the game.
The former Ireland head coach is leaving the position so he can spend more time with his family.
Warren Gatland has been part of the last four tours but could stay on.
The Lions boss says they tried to have the TMO changed before the first Test.
The SA Rugby director of rugby has picked apart Nic Berry’s performance in the first Test.
Former Ulster and Ireland lock Tuohy told the Telf Rugby podcast last month that players often felt ‘belittled and scared’ under Schmidt’s watch.
The new laws could have a big impact on the shape and safety of the game.
The Irish Under 20 side begin their Six Nations campaign against Scotland today and face five games in 24 days.
A summer move to France now looking likely for the player.
Rob Kearney recalls the end of an era with the Irish team.
England dominated in this area last weekend at Twickenham.
Rob Kearney has won two Grand Slams, four Six Nations titles and four Champions Cups but he tells Garry Doyle that luck was a key factor in his success.
Training and form carry a great deal more weight under Andy Farrell, the Munster wing says.
Stuart McCloskey opens up about his frustration at missing out on opportunities with Ireland during the Schmidt years.
Ten years on since their first Pro12 trip to Treviso, Garry Doyle revisits the harrowing defeat that left questions hanging over Leinster’s newly appointed Kiwi coach.
The former Ireland head coach will begin his new role next month.
The former Ireland head coach was recently linked with a role in World Rugby.
IRFU high performance referee coach John Lacey outlines what the country’s top refs have been learning.
Andrew Thompson won nine All-Ireland League titles during his playing days with Shannon RFC.
We reflect on the agonisingly tense Irish victory on the final day of the 2014 championship.
As he reflects on his career, Rory Best takes pride from squeezing every drop out of the potential he had.
Rory Best has expressed his regret about comments he made in the wake of Ireland’s World Cup exit.
Some of the game’s leading coaches, referees, and medical experts will be involved.
The England head coach attempted to lure Farrell back after Ireland’s Grand Slam.
The former Ireland boss is also set to coach the Classic All Blacks in May.
Ireland’s new head coach believes it is time to take the stabilisers off and trust the players to cycle their own path.
Elsewhere, Dylan Hartley impresses as Matt Williams sticks the boot into Eddie Jones.
Former Ireland coach to help out on a consultancy basis, according to reports in the French press.
Schmidt had been linked with head coach position at the Rec.
Rory Best on learning to be himself as Ireland captain, legacy, and talking Brexit with Joe Schmidt.
The union’s performance director, David Nucifora, also stressed the need to focus on Irish players’ skills.
The former Ireland captain has explained how the incoming head coach likes to bring some comedy to his video review sessions.